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The Vicarage, Low Green, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DS

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
180 m²
1938 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About The Vicarage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

The Vicarage is a seven-bedroom detached house in Gainford, Darlington, Darlington (DL2 3DS). It has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (around 1938 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).

At 180 m² the property is well over the postcode median (110 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms7
  • Bathrooms3
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Vicarage

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The Vicarage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
9.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromF29toD62
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Vicarage, Low Green, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Vicarage has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The Vicarage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£431,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DL2 3DS: £300,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Low Green homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, The Vicarage stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

On par

Floor Area

180 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.6 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Vicarage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£403k

1 Beechside, Staindrop

DL2 3PE

4 bed3 bath
£587k

1 Allans Grange, Piercebridge

DL2 3ST

£307k

1 Balmer Hill, Gainford

DL2 3EJ

£303k

1 Beckside Mews, Staindrop

DL2 3PG

£300k

1 Academy Gardens, Gainford

DL2 3EN

£300k

1 Cliffe Bank Cottages, Piercebridge

DL2 3SX

£280k

1 East Side Cottage, Summerhouse Back Lane, Summerhouse

DL2 3UR

£274k

1 Barnard Street, Staindrop

DL2 3ND

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Darlington district page.
Full Darlington report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Spa Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DL2 3DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DL2 3DS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DL2 3DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about The Vicarage, Low Green, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.